This document outlines a group project assignment for architecture students. The assignment requires students to: 1) Identify an environmental or community issue in their local area. 2) Propose and execute a solution to address the issue. 3) Document their work in a research poster and multimedia presentation. Students will work in groups to explore local issues, engage with the community, and provide designs or services to benefit the public. The goal is for students to apply their skills and increase awareness of sustainability issues.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ARC ARC1413/BLD60203
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Project 1: My community My Commitment
(Exploring the sense of environmental and community engagement as future designer)
Assessment Assessment Type
LO
Prese
ntation
Submission
Assess
ment %
Continuous
assessment
40%
Project :My community My
commitment
Group:20%
Individual: 20%
(-peer and tutor
assessment)
2,3.5,6
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21st OCT
2 A3
research
poster
+Multimedia
40
Introduction
Though, the concept of environmental-community service is not very new its importance has developed in the
past few years. There are thousands of organizations all over the world that engage and hold millions of young
people all through the world. People of all age groups, with a maximum number of youth are involved in the
process of community service. Environmental-community-based organizations include; social service
organizations, nonprofit providers and associations that engage both young people as well adults as
volunteers; youth development organizations, after-school programs, and faith-based organizations. The
process is beneficial both for the individuals as well as the society. Environmental-Community service can be
defined as a service that is performed for the benefit of the public. Environmental-Community service is a
commitment. Basically, community service is a way for a person to give back to a community in which they
live. There are many ways of giving back to the community; it can include mural painting on school wall,
cleaning and painting of orphanages, building a small bench for students in school, collecting items for charity,
or just simply cleaning up a park. One of the main benefits of environmental -community service is that it
builds a person’s character. It helps you to work on skills of being able to communicate with people, being able
to work on a team, and being able to take on leadership role. Applying what is taught in the classroom to real
life problems not only helps the members of the community, it also increases students’ knowledge and skills
while helping them find their place as engaged citizens of the world
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Objectives of Project
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To increase awareness of current environmental issues locally
2. To induce creativity in attempting to explore the current environmental circumstances
3. To allow students to explore the opportunity to work with the community and for the community
4. To create awareness of the importance of creating and environmentally sustainable product/design/services
5. To be able to understand and explain the principles of sustainability from environmental and social
perspective
Learning Outcomes of this Project
Explore the concept of environmental and ecological sustainability
1. Produce 2 A3 research poster of complete documentation of the entire project from proposal up to
completion with LCA
2. Produce a multimedia presentation on the issue and process taken to resolve the issue
3. To be able to demonstrate problem-solving skills
4. Recognise role and responsibility of an architect towards environment and society.
5. Exemplify creativity in attempting to explore the current environmental circumstances
Tasks - Methodology
There are many ways in which designers experience a community. The purpose of this project is to further develop
these community skills. By working in teams you are given the opportunity to deepen your team work abilities. You
Low-cost housing area
Squatter housing
Displaced members of
the micro-community
Neglected area within
the city

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create and adapt strategies that allow you to benefit from the knowledge of your team and contribute to that
knowledge. These skills are crucial in your ability to develop good professional design practice in the future.
Therefore, in participating in this project you are asked not only to engage with the theme, but also to embrace,
examine and reflect on the notions of community as its active member.Through interactive and dynamic exercises,
you will gain a deeper understanding of environment and your responsibility to community, practice solving real-world
challenges using creative ideas.
Task:
Your task is to identify an environmental-community related issue in your local community. The issues have to be
genuine and any solution provided by your team must have an impact to the environment and community. You will
need to visit your project site more then once to collect a variety of observation before making suggestions or
proposals.
Your observations should also include what is the main environmental-community related issue, who are affected,
any particular organization directly related to the issue, what the people or community needs and etc. Your record of
the observation can be in the form of written, video or visual.
When you make your observations they can be:
* in form of sketches of the place or people
* things you have collected from the site
* video
* photographs of the site and issue by you or others (if possible).
The key here is to immerse yourselves in the experiences of the environment- community.
Nature of site/case study to be selected for environment-community project
Details of project
You are to get into groups of maximum of 10 to form a team. The understanding of sustainability (environment and
community engagement) and your role and responsibility as a designer should be reflected throughout the execution
of this project while;
 Exploring the issue
 Writing an effective proposal to resolve the issue
 Execution of the project on site
 Engaging the site and community
 Creating the awareness and impact via your solution/product
Low cost housing
neighborhood
OR
slums/squatter
Displaced members
of the micro-
community
Neglected/Dilapidated
zones in the cityOR OR

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This project is done in there (3) stages;
Stage 1
Proposal Submission and approval
Identify issues and proposal (refer to proposal form)
 Clear identification of issue
 Proposal
 Justification on solution-why, who, what, when and how
 Costing
 Estimation of duration (to be within the given time 8weeks)
Stage 2
 Upon approval of your project proposal/project
 Ensure you get the case study/client’s approval for your project
 Provide details of your project (graphics, design, layout etc depending on your issue and proposal)
 Finalize your project proposal with your tutor
 Provide schedule of work planning on site (timeline/bar chart)
 Execute work on site
 Keep records of work progress (pictures, video and written)
 Update your tutors on your project during tutorial sessions (videos, pictures and records)
Stage 3
 Completion of work on site
 Produce complete documentation on your project (issue, solution, process and final product)
 Upload your multimedia and board on to group website
Examples of environmental-community service:
Mural painting in school
Addressing physical need of low cost housing area (amenities, social outlet-children, elderly, community spaces)
Recycling activities for certain community
Building of small sustainable shelter for homeless
Improving neglected parts of the city (back alleys = wasted space, not safe,)
NOTE: YOUR ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ASK FOR MONETARY DONATIONS AT ALL.
Submission Requirement
The project asks for two outcomes
 2 A3 research poster of the project
 Multimedia presentation of the entire project from proposal to completion
Other general requirements
 Digital copies.
 Visuals / Photos used in the submission must be clear and well communicated.
 DO NOT PLAGIARISE- copy design from anywhere
 Referencing (MUST) for information and sources

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Marking criteria- Must Attach with CD
Student Names:
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
Marks shall be distributed as follows:
Marking Criteria
Marks
%
Acquired
TGC FAIL POOR
SATISFAC
TORY GOOD
EXCELLE
NT
Proposal
- Identification of
environmental-community
issue
- Appropriates of issue
- Current and practical
- Appropriate solution
- Measurable product and
Impact
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Execute work on site
- Understanding what is
environmental /community
- The project / design
- Tools used to measure
environmental impact
- Completion of project to
the satisfaction of the
organization.
30 5.1, 7.2
A3 Research poster
- Documenting engagement
and execution of work on
site
- LCA
- Referencing
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Multimedia presentation
- Documentation of the
entire process: works on
site, community
engagement
- Students reflection of
community service
- Creative presentation
- Video should be able to
create Impact on viewers
on environmental and
community awareness
- Uploaded onto group
website
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Attach with submission (individuals must complete this form and collated as group)
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) Research Unit
PEER ASSESSMENT FORM (PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL)
Write the proficiency level from the rubric that fits each group members’ participation in the box under the
collaboration skill. Include your own name in the list. For ranking, use “1” for the group member that you feel
contributed the most to the work, followed by other group members in order of contributions.
Name of Group Member
Participati
on
Leadership Communication
Cooperati
on
Time
Manag
ement
TOTAL
(Out of
25)
RANK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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10.

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List down some of the main tasks that had been assigned to you for this assignment and briefly describe your
performance:
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You may also list any other contributions that you feel you have made for your team:
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Briefly comment on the contributions of other group member, particularly those you feel contributed more
or less than expected:
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Student’s Signature: ___________________________ Date: ________________________________
Student’s Name: ___________________________ Student ID:________________________________
This section for comments by Lecturers / Tutors:

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Rubric for Peer evaluation (do not attach with submission)
5 4 3 2 1
Participation Group member
participated fully and
was always on task in
class.
Group member often
participated, was
usually on time and did
their task well, and
immediately, if
prompted.
Group member
sometimes
participated,
occasionally wasted
time or sometimes
worked on unrelated
material.
Group member was
often missing,
contributed
minimally or often
worked on unrelated
material.
Group member did not
participate, wasted time, or
worked on unrelated material.
Leadership Group member
assumed leadership in
an appropriate way
when necessary by
helping the group stay
on track, encouraging
group participation,
posing solutions to
problems, and having
a positive attitude.
Group member
occasionally assumed
leadership in an
appropriate way,
inconsistently, and
generally helped to
maintain good group
participation, and
having a positive
attitude.
Group member
usually allowed
others to assume
leadership or often
dominated the group.
Group member
seldom assumed
leadership and
occasionally
undermined the
leadership of others.
Group member did not
assume leadership or
assumed it in a nonproductive
manner and generally
behaved in a manner
detrimental to the overall
attitude of the group.
Communication Group member
listened carefully to
others’ ideas. Group
member offered
detailed, constructive
feedback when
appropriate.
Group member often
listened to others’
ideas and offered
feedback that was
usually relevant and
appropriate.
Group member
sometimes listened to
others and
interrupted them.
Group member
occasionally offered
constructive
feedback, but
sometimes the
comments were
inappropriate or not
useful.
Group member often
did not listen to
others. Feedback
was seldom given
and usually
inappropriate o
unhelpful.
Group member did not listen
to others and often interrupted
them. Group member did not
offer constructive or useful
feedback.
Cooperation Group member
treated others
respectfully and
shared the workload
fairly.
Group member usually
treated others
respectfully and often
tried to share workload
fairly.
Group member
sometimes treated
others disrespectfully
or did not share the
workload fairly.
Group member often
treated others
disrespectfully and
often tried to
distribute workload
unfairly.
Group member treated others
disrespectfully or did not
share the workload fairly.
Time
Management
Group member
completed assigned
tasks on time.
Group member
completed most of the
task assigned on time.
Group member
sometimes did not
complete the
assigned tasks on
time and occasionally
forced the group to
make last-minute
adjustments and
changes to
accommodate
missing work.
Group member did
not complete most of
the tasks assigned
on time.
Group member did not
complete most of the
assigned tasks on time and
often forced the group to
make last-minute adjustments
and changes to accommodate
missing work.
Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:
Module Coordinator Name of SC Name of PD/DD
TamilSalvi Mari
……………………………. ……………………………. …………………………….
Date: 26 August 2016 Date: Date:
Stream Coordinator Deputy Dean
(Technical Studies)